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Old 06-25-2023, 07:44 AM
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There is a huge difference between a specialty pharmacy and a compounding pharmacy. A specialty pharmacy manages patient care and support for patients with complex and chronic conditions - usually a very small percentage of the population - who require meds that are much too expensive for the local pharmacy to keep in stock.

A compounding pharmacy will create a capsule, per a doctor's prescription, usually with a blend of different meds.

Lake Sumter Landing pharmacy, under previous ownership, compounding capsules. It's worth a call to find out if they still do.